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[av_video src=’https://youtu.be/wcQ1a_Gg8tI’ mobile_image=” attachment=” attachment_size=” format=’16-9′ width=’16’ height=’9′ conditional_play=” av_uid=’av-jtc1cehh’ custom_class=”] [av_hr class=’custom’ height=’50’ shadow=’no-shadow’ position=’center’ custom_border=’av-border-thin’ custom_width=’85%’ custom_border_color=’#003d00′ custom_margin_top=” custom_margin_bottom=’10px’ icon_select=’no’ custom_icon_color=” icon=’ue808′ font=’entypo-fontello’ av_uid=’av-jug5c7il’ custom_class=” admin_preview_bg=”] [av_video src=’https://youtu.be/itifUh4J5OI’ mobile_image=” attachment=” attachment_size=” format=’16-9′ width=’16’ height=’9′ conditional_play=” av_uid=’av-jtc1d5rf’ custom_class=”] [av_hr class=’custom’ height=’50’ shadow=’no-shadow’ position=’center’ custom_border=’av-border-thin’ custom_width=’85%’ custom_border_color=’#003d00′ custom_margin_top=” custom_margin_bottom=’10px’ icon_select=’no’ custom_icon_color=” icon=’ue808′ font=’entypo-fontello’ av_uid=’av-jug5c7il’ custom_class=” admin_preview_bg=”] [av_video src=’https://youtu.be/wFTOZollKdk’ mobile_image=” attachment=” attachment_size=” format=’16-9′ width=’16’ height=’9′ conditional_play=” av_uid=’av-jtc1dz7l’ custom_class=”] [av_hr class=’custom’ height=’50’ shadow=’no-shadow’ position=’center’ custom_border=’av-border-thin’ custom_width=’85%’ custom_border_color=’#003d00′ custom_margin_top=” custom_margin_bottom=’10px’ icon_select=’no’ custom_icon_color=” icon=’ue808′ font=’entypo-fontello’ av_uid=’av-jug5c7il’ custom_class=” admin_preview_bg=”] [av_video src=’https://youtu.be/em6viyrSGCc’ mobile_image=” attachment=” attachment_size=” format=’16-9′ width=’16’ height=’9′ conditional_play=” av_uid=’av-jtc1dz7l’ custom_class=”] [av_hr class=’custom’ height=’50’ shadow=’no-shadow’ position=’center’ custom_border=’av-border-thin’ custom_width=’85%’ custom_border_color=’#003d00′ custom_margin_top=” custom_margin_bottom=’10px’ icon_select=’no’ custom_icon_color=” icon=’ue808′ font=’entypo-fontello’ av_uid=’av-jug5c7il’ custom_class=” admin_preview_bg=”] [av_video src=’http://youtu.be/LN5WSvPGxJQ?rel=0′ mobile_image=” attachment=” attachment_size=” format=’16-9′ width=’16’ height=’9′ conditional_play=” av_uid=’av-jtc1eut4′ custom_class=”]MUSINGS FROM DIANE:
Why do we have to protect ourselves from people intent on taking what is not theirs? The only answer must be that they live in hell and hope to bring everyone else into that life so they feel better about themselves. How do I deal with these scheming demons? I never trust someone who calls me to solve my problems (they are just salesmen looking for a quick dollar). Instead, I contact those I trust and ask for guidance or referrals. Next, I trust my gut and ask lots of questions. Most importantly, I surround myself with people who follow the golden rule “do unto others as you would have them do unto you”.
Diane is a well respected Arizona bankruptcy and foreclosure attorney. As a retired law professor, she believes in offering everyone, not just her clients, advice about bankruptcy and Arizona foreclosure laws. Diane is also a mentor to hundreds of Arizona attorneys.
*Important Note from Diane: Everything on this web site is offered for educational purposes only and not intended to provide legal advice, nor create an attorney client relationship between you, me, or the author of any article. Information in this web site should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from an attorney familiar with your personal circumstances and licensed to practice law in your state. Make sure to check out their reviews.*
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